Hannah Einbinder, star of the HBO series Hacks, has drawn attention for her vocal support for Palestine, going viral after appearing in a Lajee Celtic Football Club jersey featuring a Palestinian flag while on screen in the series.
While this moment sparked widespread conversation online, it is far from the first time Palestinian representation and solidarity have appeared on a global stage. From award shows to live television and international performances, several celebrities have also used their platforms to publicly voice support. Here’s a look at some of the stars who have done so.
Hannah Einbinder at the 2025 Emmys
Before the recent moment in the fifth season of HBO’s comedy series Hacks, where Hannah Einbinder appeared wearing a jersey featuring a Palestinian flag, the actress had already made her stance clear. At the 2025 Emmy Awards, where she won Best Supporting Actress, Einbinder publicly voiced her support for Palestine during her acceptance speech, saying “Free Palestine” on stage.
Khalid Abdalla’s Speech at the Massive Attack Set in 2025
British actor and activist Khaled Abdalla, known for The Crown, delivered a powerful speech on Palestine ahead of Massive Attack’s set at Lido Festival in London. In his remarks, he praised the band as “legends of conscience” and described the Palestine solidarity movement as “the civil rights movement of our times,” urging audiences to reject silence and complicity in the face of ongoing conflict.
Javier Bardem at the 2026 Academy Awards
At the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Javier Bardem used his moment on stage to speak out against war and occupation, declaring “no to war and free Palestine.” He also wore a “no a la guerra” pin alongside a Palestinian emblem, using the global platform to draw attention to ongoing violence in the region and the long-standing impact of conflict and military occupation.
PinkPantheress at the “Together for Palestine” fundraiser in 2025
PinkPantheress performed and spoke at the “Together for Palestine” fundraiser held at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, an event that brought together artists in support of Gaza. During her appearance, she emphasized that “neutrality or silence shouldn’t be an option,” calling for justice and highlighting the need for humanitarian aid for Palestinians.
Florence Pugh at the “Together for Palestine” fundraiser in 2025
An unprecedented benefit concert in support of Palestinian civil society organisations took place at Wembley Stadium in London, drawing major international attention. British actress Florence Pugh gave a brief speech during the 2025 “Together for Palestine” event, where she emphasized the moral responsibility of speaking out. “Silence is not neutrality,” she said, “it is complicity.”
Santan Dave During His Concert in Oakland in 2026
British rapper Dave (Santan Dave) expressed solidarity with Palestine during his 2026 tour, using his platform to speak out against ongoing violence and occupation. During a recent concert in Toronto, he addressed the crowd with a message of support for Palestinians and condemned the conflict. He then encouraged the audience to join in chants of “Free Palestine” throughout the venue, turning the moment into a collective show of solidarity.
The Strokes at Coachella 2026
US rock band The Strokes used their Coachella set to highlight the destruction of universities in Gaza and Iran, incorporating a politically charged visual montage during their performance. The sequence concluded with footage stating that more than 30 universities in Iran had been destroyed by US-Israeli airstrikes since the escalation earlier this year, followed by images of the demolition of Al-Israa University in Gaza: the last functioning university in the Strip before it was destroyed in 2024.
Tilda Swinton at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival
Award-winning British actress Tilda Swinton used her appearance at the Berlin Film Festival to deliver a pointed speech condemning “the astonishing savagery of spite, state-perpetrated and internationally enabled mass murder.”
During her acceptance of an honorary Golden Bear award on February 13, she also criticized proposals linked to Donald Trump, suggesting the transformation of Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” using her platform to draw attention to the political and humanitarian implications of the ongoing conflict.
These moments of support help carry the reality of the crisis in Palestine far beyond the Middle East, placing it firmly on the global stage. When international celebrities step into that space, they amplify the message in ways that travel across screens, stages, and audiences worldwide. In doing so, they become part of a wider cultural conversation; one where visibility, voice, and performance intersect to keep the issue in the global spotlight.
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